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Carolina Skiff Hails the Winners of the “Family, Fishing & Fun” Photo Contest
By Amy Lignor
What a way to win a contest! Take the most exciting, awesome picture of your friends and family (and maybe even your pup), while spending the day having a whole lot of fun on the water as you … [Read More its Good for You...]

Tidewater Boats Invites All to the Boat Shows from Winter through Spring
By Amy Lignor
Although the weather outside may not be the best, there are things to do that will brighten up anyone’s day. One of the biggest and most fun is to attend some of the greatest boat shows being held across … [Read More its Good for You...]

Did you know that 81 percent of boating fatalities in 2017 occurred where boat operators had NOT taken a basic boat safety course? United States Power Squadrons – America’s Boating Club, wants to change that terrible statistic by ensuring that today’s boaters are prepared, knowledgeable, and … [Read More its Good for You...]

Airborne Wireless Network Stops the “Space Junk”
By Amy Lignor
People want facts. In 2018, whether you are talking about business and industry or population figures and locations, data is what the world seeks. Companies that are synonymous with originality, skill, and cleverness … [Read More its Good for You...]

Wave Taming Skeeter SX240 Bay Gives Guide Edge
By Craig Lamb
Skeeter Pro Chad Manning runs Fish & Grits Charters in one of the most angler-dense saltwater fishing locales on the west coast of Florida. Tampa Bay, the largest metropolitan area on the Gulf of Mexico side of the state, … [Read More its Good for You...]

Alumacraft and Evinrude – Full of Features and Big on Value
With boats that range in price from a $700 Jon boat to a fully-loaded $50K deep vee package including boat, motor, and trailer, Alumacraft has high-quality fishing boats to match any style or budget. The brand, which has been in … [Read More its Good for You...]

Real Estate: Refinancing Rates on the Rise in 2017
by Amy Lignor
The term ‘meteoric rise’ usually applies to something fun. Think: A Hollywood actor who has been ‘discovered.’) Unfortunately, when it comes to this article, ‘meteoric rise’ is something that will not bring a smile to … [Read More its Good for You...]

Big Things in Small Packages Are Taking Over the Real Estate Market
by Amy Lignor
What began as a “tiny” trend – which some called a “passing fad” at first – has become one of the largest growing industries in the U.S.A. in the 21st century; with records being broken in … [Read More its Good for You...]

Airborne Wireless Network Stops the “Space Junk”
By Amy Lignor
People want facts. In 2018, whether you are talking about business and industry or population figures and locations, data is what the world seeks. Companies that are synonymous with originality, skill, and cleverness … [Read More its Good for You...]

Creating the Perfect Vegetable Garden
by Amy Lignor
Many are still dealing with that wintery mix Mother Nature just loves to toss down from the sky this time of year. Yet, that gardener living inside the soul – the one just dreaming of the sunny skies and lazy rainy days that are … [Read More its Good for You...]

Traveling “The Road to Omaha” for the College World Series
by Amy Lignor
Soon it will be June and the College World Series (CWS) will once again be the focus of all sports enthusiasts as it springs to life in Omaha, Nebraska.
The CWS is the culmination of the National Collegiate … [Read More its Good for You...]

Airborne Wireless Network Brings Reliability to Rural Areas
by Amy Lignor
Internet, cell-phones – these ‘types’ of technology are what most people take for granted while living in 2018. Not too long ago, however, if you had mentioned these paths of communication, people would not have … [Read More its Good for You...]

Making Your Health “Resolute”
by Amy Lignor
It is time for those New Year’s Resolutions to be made. We all know the ones most likely being placed on lists everywhere: stop smoking and lose weight. Why? Because these have always been the top two when it comes to goals, so that the … [Read More its Good for You...]

Local News

“Whitewater Rafting Trip” promise leads to a Grand Adventure on the Ocoee River
By BFMG Staff: Darren Shepard
I made a promise to my daughter Katie Shepard; we were going to take her whitewater rafting when she turned 14 years old. This is the minimum age to tackle the Ocoee River with a … [Read More its Good for You...]

The outdoor enthusiast finally has a rugged, waterproof option when it comes to high-quality stereo sound. With built-in Bluetooth audio streaming, AM/FM radio and USB audio playback, STEREOACTIVE is packed with features. Engineered in New Zealand, the new compact system is designed for the challenges of life on the water or exposure to the elements and tuned to deliver crystal clear audio that enhances any activity. Featuring the unique Puck mount system, users can easily and securely attach the stereo to any surface, such as an RV exterior, cooler, outdoor cooking space, paddleboard, kayak, canoe, boat or even hot tub. To keep valuables safe from the elements, FUSION has also offered the ACTIVESAFE which, when combined with STEREOACTIVE, will securely house any smartphone, vehicle keys, bank cards, or loose change.

Virtually every angler on the water these days is well aware that boat docks hold bass throughout the year. However, not all anglers approach dock fishing with the correct tackle and strategy to make the most of their time on the water. Fine-tuning your approach by reaching all fish-holding zones and identifying patterns can definitely lead to higher catch rates and bigger fish. Read More…
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After the Strike World record-holders will quickly agree there is much more to skilled angling than simply finding and hooking a fish. The battle, especially with large, powerful game fish, Read More…
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Take the Trip of a Life Time
Take a short drive south of New Orleans, and you come to the southernmost point in Louisiana. It’s Venice and being at the end of the road is just the beginning of your trip for world-class yellowfin tuna fishing
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Live bait rigged to stay on or near the surface is enticing as well. Predators push bait to the top during an attack, so a nervous morsel suspended under a kite, balloon or cork is always easy pickings. Baits hooked through the nose, or dorsal fin will stay near the surface whereas those hooked in the stomach or lower tail tend to swim downward. Trolled baits and lures serve the same purpose. The combination of splashing and bubbles, often in conjunction with teasers, help draw the game fish into the surface strike zone Read More…